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John F. Kennedy's Ambiguity Of Liberty

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Liberty is held in the high esteem by nearly all Americans; the innate sense of freedom is simply human nature to yearn and fight for. As exemplified in both John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address and Learned Hand's "I am an American Day Address," the ambiguity of liberty allows for various interpretations, but tends to focus on a few main points. Both men agree that liberty cannot be guaranteed by the state government or the courts, and that fighting is necessary to ensure freedom for all. Kennedy's inaugural speech not only reinforces Hand's stance on the spirit of liberty, but further develops and supports
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